"With the NBA trade deadline just over a week away, nearly every team in the league will explore every avenue to get involved in the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes. Obviously, only playoff contenders will be of interest to the playmaker, especially considering his goals to contend sooner rather than later. Nonetheless, for a trade to work within the new CBA guidelines, there's no doubt that at least one of two teams will be involved to help facilitate a deal and minimize the headaches for all sides involved."
"Still, those moves haven't proved to be impactful enough through the start of this season, which led to the 31-year-old making his desire for a fresh start clear over recent days. With the NBA trade deadline just over a week away, nearly every team in the league will explore every avenue to get involved in the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes. Obviously, only playoff contenders will be of interest to the playmaker, especially considering his goals to contend sooner rather than later."
Giannis Antetokounmpo is prepared to leave Milwaukee either at the Feb. 5 trade deadline or in the offseason, and the Bucks have begun listening to offers. The franchise added Myles Turner and several high-upside role players in the offseason to try to build a contender around the two-time MVP. Those moves have not produced sufficient impact early in the season, prompting Antetokounmpo to seek a fresh start. Nearly every team will explore ways to get involved, but only playoff contenders are likely to interest the playmaker, and trades may require third-party facilitation under new CBA rules.
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